Marijuana and the teenage brain.
- Cognitive Effects: Detrimental
- Academic Performance: Detrimental
- Amotivational Syndrome: Detrimental
- Dopamine Regulation: Detrimental
- Social Withdrawal: Detrimental
- Impact on Future Goals: Detrimental
Takeaways
- The use of marijuana in adolescence can disrupt the normal development of the brain's endocannabinoid system.
- Excessive marijuana use can disrupt dopamine balance in the brain, leading to a blunted reward response.
- Raising awareness can help teens make informed decisions in support of their long-term goals.
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